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This tutorial is not a step-by-step walkthrough, but should include enough key details that a PC user familiar with PC hardware can follow it and successfully get OS X 10.3 installed and running. I use Linux on x86 hardware, and that is the perspective that I am writing this from. Windows users should have no trouble following this assuming moderate hardware knowledge.
The Hardware
This is a Macintosh Server G3 with a 300 MHz processor. I have upgraded the RAM to 256 MB. There is a SCSI card and one 4.2 GB SCSI hard drive. I couldn't get the stock CD-ROM drive to boot, so I installed a DVD-ROM drive I had laying around. I am using onboard sound and video.
Install Mac OS 9
If it isn't already installed, you will need this. Because Mac OS X 10.3 is not made with compatibility with this particular hardware in mind the system can't boot directly into OS X unless it is rebooted using XPostFacto. After you use it once to reboot, then you don't need it again unless you explicitly reboot into OS 9 or do anything that changes the code that XPostFacto installs to get the system up and running. It's also a good idea to have a known-good supported OS installed for emergencies.
- Problems:
I had difficulty getting the system to boot from the CD if there was a valid bootable hard drive with a Mac OS installed. To get around this I powered on the system with the hard drives unplugged then plugged them in after booting from the CD (hold c on the keyboard and while holding c turn on the power to the machine. Keep holding c until the OS 9 boots from the CD). You can now plug the hard drives back in and run Disk Utility. It will scan all the buses and you can now edit the partitions and format the drives.
Initialize and Format Partitions
I have relatively small hard drives so I didn't have any problems. There are numerous reports that Panther will only install and boot properly from a partition that lies completely within the first 8 GB of the hard drive. Because there are hidden partitions before the main system partition the recommendation is to make the first partition 7.5 GB and then make the rest of the drive the second partition. Make sure OS 9 is not installed in the first (7.5 GB) partition. Install OS 9 somewhere else.
Get XPostFacto
XPostFacto is what makes it possible to install and run Mac OS X 10.3 on officially unsupported G3 machines. You can download XPostFacto here. I had trouble getting version 4 to work properly. It would just reboot and hang at the grey on grey apple logo screen right before the Panther installer started up. Click on version history and look for version 3.1 if you are having problems.
Run XPostFacto
Insert the first Panther CD into the drive, but don't run anything from it. Open XPostFacto and select the drive you want to install to and select the CD below that. The default settings worked for me, but they may not always work properly. Click the install button and go!
Install Mac OS X 10.3
Here's where the real fun begins. If all went well, the OS X style light grey with dark grey apple logo startup screen will appear. If the screen turns blue you are ready to continue the install. Make sure that you choose the same disk you told XPostFacto you wanted to install to. Don't change any options except for what programs you want installed. Don't choose 'Archive & Install' or the Clean Install options or else it won't reboot properly.
Once it reboots again you will be presented with a setup wizard of sorts where you can set the default username to log into and change some of the basic behaviors and local settings for time and date and currency display.
Update Mac OS X 10.3
The first thing you should do, assuming you already have network connectivity (if you have a router and you are plugged into it, then you are probably good to go already) is update your software. To do this click on the apple in the upper left-hand corner and select 'Software Update…' Follow the onscreen instructions. This is a Mac, after all. You didn't think they would make this kind of thing difficult, did you?
Update Mac OS 9
This step is optional, but recommended. You need to do this in order to use Classic from within OS X without rebooting. Download the updates for OS 9 from Apple's website. Use the OS 9 boot CD you used to install OS 9 in the first place. Run each of the updates in order. Once that's done, reboot into the updated OS 9.2.2 and run XPostFacto. Choose to restart into OS X.
- Problems:
When I downloaded the updates for OS 9 from Apple's website two of them uncompressed automatically and two of them remained in .bin archives. OS X can open these natively and extract them while OS 9 cannot. I applied only the first patch then tried to boot into OS 9 to download a program to extract the .smi files from the .bin files. This didn't work and the system always stopped part of the way through the boot process unless I started with extensions disabled. This makes it impossible to connect to the internet and to use XPostFacto. Do it right the first time. Make sure you get all four patches uncompressed and apply them in order without rebooting between them:- 9.0 to 9.0.4
- 9.0.4 to 9.1
- 9.1 to 9.2.1
- 9.2.1 to 9.2.2
Configure Mac OS X 10.3
This part is up to you. Now that you have a working copy of OS X on your ancient hardware, you can add all the programs that you want. Don't expect to be able to do anything spectacular with multimedia and video. You might be able to get away with some simple audio, but don't expect miracles out of Garage Band. Escape from chernobyl: jailbreak mac os.
NFS Shares
If you are a Linux user and would like to be able to access NFS shares, you can do it the hard way, or you can use NFS Manager which greatly simplifies the process. It's not free, but the demo version is fully functional, albeit with nag screens. Once you get the settings right, however, you don't need to run the program, so it's not too bad. I would buy it if I worked in a Linux/Unix shop and wanted to run a Mac.
Synergy
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I have two monitors on my desk with only one mouse and one keyboard, and I use Synergy to move between the monitors as though they were both connected to the same machine. It's an excellent tool and makes life much easier than having to juggle mice and keyboards. Lifehacker has good instructions for setting up Synergy.
Be Productive
You may find it quite strange how productive you can be using this old slow hardware. The truth is that you might even find that you can get more work done on this machine than you can on your faster systems. Part of this might be that Youtube plays like a slideshow and games are out of the question so the only thing you can do is work. You may soon find yourself trying to convince friends and colleagues that they need to switch if only for the wonders of SubEthaEdit.
Tips on 10.2 Jaguar, 10.3 Panther, 10.4 Tiger (10.4.4 is the beginning for some Intel Macs. On PowerPC Macs 10.4.11 is the end of Classic's compatibility), 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion and 10.9 Mavericks,10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan.
When determining which operating system you meet the requirements for, see this tip on Mac model and age:
Note this tip, and the related tips from Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.11 refer to Mac OS X Client. Mac OS X server questions more often are best answered by participants of the Server forums, as the limitations of Mac OS X Server can frequently differ.
Mac OS X Sierra, which was released September 20, 2016 is the first Mac OS X not compatible with any Macs running TIger. There are some Macs that came with 10.4 that can install up to 10.11.
Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later require the correct firmware be installed. The Macs on this tip explain which do:
Additionally, those interested in updating to 10.4 may also benefit from 10.3 as well. See this tip to determine if you may want to consider it.
Be sure to backup your data first at least twice before installing any operating system. Shut down, and disconnect any peripherals before continuing with the installation. Read the info below to ensure you are compatible. Finally, you may need to use the Startup Manager to boot the operating system when the 'C' key doesn't work in order to get the installer to work or repair the disk before installation if the initial attempt to install fails. To determine if that repair is necessary, post to the forum, and someone will be able to help you to find out which repairs might be necessary.
If you are installing on a hard drive for the first time an operating system, remember to read this tip on formatting:
Macs that have 10.4.3 or earlier can't upgrade past 10.5.8. Macs that are G4 867 Mhz or greater (including 1 Ghz or greater), and G5 can be upgraded at least to 10.5.8. Firewire only Macs that are slower can only upgrade to 10.4.11. Intel Macs can at minimum upgrade to 10.6 if they have 1 GB of RAM. For more on your options, read on. Also the same Macs that came with 10.4.3 or earlier, also may benefit from not upgrading past 10.4.11, as Classic is not compatible with 10.5 and up. See this tip, to find out if you need Classic.
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Compatible phones are listed here with 10.4.11:
Compatible printers with 10.4:
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Compatible printers with Intel Macs from 10.4.4 to 10.4.11:
10.4 users with Intel Macs, should seriously consider upgrading to at minimum 10.5.8 as a Flashback malware is currently only treated in 10.5.8, 10.6.8, and 10.7.3 and higher, though disabling Java can also help. For more info, read this tip.
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Any Mac with a Firewire port such as is shown in the 3 ports on the image (two 6 pin Firewire 400 and 1 Firewire 800 are shown, though only one of those types of ports is needed) below,
and a DVD drive can boot into Tiger, until new releases came out October 26, 2007. The full requirements are here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1514
Run XPostFacto
Insert the first Panther CD into the drive, but don't run anything from it. Open XPostFacto and select the drive you want to install to and select the CD below that. The default settings worked for me, but they may not always work properly. Click the install button and go!
Install Mac OS X 10.3
Here's where the real fun begins. If all went well, the OS X style light grey with dark grey apple logo startup screen will appear. If the screen turns blue you are ready to continue the install. Make sure that you choose the same disk you told XPostFacto you wanted to install to. Don't change any options except for what programs you want installed. Don't choose 'Archive & Install' or the Clean Install options or else it won't reboot properly.
Once it reboots again you will be presented with a setup wizard of sorts where you can set the default username to log into and change some of the basic behaviors and local settings for time and date and currency display.
Update Mac OS X 10.3
The first thing you should do, assuming you already have network connectivity (if you have a router and you are plugged into it, then you are probably good to go already) is update your software. To do this click on the apple in the upper left-hand corner and select 'Software Update…' Follow the onscreen instructions. This is a Mac, after all. You didn't think they would make this kind of thing difficult, did you?
Update Mac OS 9
This step is optional, but recommended. You need to do this in order to use Classic from within OS X without rebooting. Download the updates for OS 9 from Apple's website. Use the OS 9 boot CD you used to install OS 9 in the first place. Run each of the updates in order. Once that's done, reboot into the updated OS 9.2.2 and run XPostFacto. Choose to restart into OS X.
- Problems:
When I downloaded the updates for OS 9 from Apple's website two of them uncompressed automatically and two of them remained in .bin archives. OS X can open these natively and extract them while OS 9 cannot. I applied only the first patch then tried to boot into OS 9 to download a program to extract the .smi files from the .bin files. This didn't work and the system always stopped part of the way through the boot process unless I started with extensions disabled. This makes it impossible to connect to the internet and to use XPostFacto. Do it right the first time. Make sure you get all four patches uncompressed and apply them in order without rebooting between them:- 9.0 to 9.0.4
- 9.0.4 to 9.1
- 9.1 to 9.2.1
- 9.2.1 to 9.2.2
Configure Mac OS X 10.3
This part is up to you. Now that you have a working copy of OS X on your ancient hardware, you can add all the programs that you want. Don't expect to be able to do anything spectacular with multimedia and video. You might be able to get away with some simple audio, but don't expect miracles out of Garage Band. Escape from chernobyl: jailbreak mac os.
NFS Shares
If you are a Linux user and would like to be able to access NFS shares, you can do it the hard way, or you can use NFS Manager which greatly simplifies the process. It's not free, but the demo version is fully functional, albeit with nag screens. Once you get the settings right, however, you don't need to run the program, so it's not too bad. I would buy it if I worked in a Linux/Unix shop and wanted to run a Mac.
Synergy
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I have two monitors on my desk with only one mouse and one keyboard, and I use Synergy to move between the monitors as though they were both connected to the same machine. It's an excellent tool and makes life much easier than having to juggle mice and keyboards. Lifehacker has good instructions for setting up Synergy.
Be Productive
You may find it quite strange how productive you can be using this old slow hardware. The truth is that you might even find that you can get more work done on this machine than you can on your faster systems. Part of this might be that Youtube plays like a slideshow and games are out of the question so the only thing you can do is work. You may soon find yourself trying to convince friends and colleagues that they need to switch if only for the wonders of SubEthaEdit.
Tips on 10.2 Jaguar, 10.3 Panther, 10.4 Tiger (10.4.4 is the beginning for some Intel Macs. On PowerPC Macs 10.4.11 is the end of Classic's compatibility), 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion and 10.9 Mavericks,10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan.
When determining which operating system you meet the requirements for, see this tip on Mac model and age:
Note this tip, and the related tips from Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.11 refer to Mac OS X Client. Mac OS X server questions more often are best answered by participants of the Server forums, as the limitations of Mac OS X Server can frequently differ.
Mac OS X Sierra, which was released September 20, 2016 is the first Mac OS X not compatible with any Macs running TIger. There are some Macs that came with 10.4 that can install up to 10.11.
Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later require the correct firmware be installed. The Macs on this tip explain which do:
Additionally, those interested in updating to 10.4 may also benefit from 10.3 as well. See this tip to determine if you may want to consider it.
Be sure to backup your data first at least twice before installing any operating system. Shut down, and disconnect any peripherals before continuing with the installation. Read the info below to ensure you are compatible. Finally, you may need to use the Startup Manager to boot the operating system when the 'C' key doesn't work in order to get the installer to work or repair the disk before installation if the initial attempt to install fails. To determine if that repair is necessary, post to the forum, and someone will be able to help you to find out which repairs might be necessary.
If you are installing on a hard drive for the first time an operating system, remember to read this tip on formatting:
Macs that have 10.4.3 or earlier can't upgrade past 10.5.8. Macs that are G4 867 Mhz or greater (including 1 Ghz or greater), and G5 can be upgraded at least to 10.5.8. Firewire only Macs that are slower can only upgrade to 10.4.11. Intel Macs can at minimum upgrade to 10.6 if they have 1 GB of RAM. For more on your options, read on. Also the same Macs that came with 10.4.3 or earlier, also may benefit from not upgrading past 10.4.11, as Classic is not compatible with 10.5 and up. See this tip, to find out if you need Classic.
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Compatible phones are listed here with 10.4.11:
Compatible printers with 10.4:
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Compatible printers with Intel Macs from 10.4.4 to 10.4.11:
10.4 users with Intel Macs, should seriously consider upgrading to at minimum 10.5.8 as a Flashback malware is currently only treated in 10.5.8, 10.6.8, and 10.7.3 and higher, though disabling Java can also help. For more info, read this tip.
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Any Mac with a Firewire port such as is shown in the 3 ports on the image (two 6 pin Firewire 400 and 1 Firewire 800 are shown, though only one of those types of ports is needed) below,
and a DVD drive can boot into Tiger, until new releases came out October 26, 2007. The full requirements are here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1514
Tiger introduced Spotlight to replace the old Find File, for some Panther's Find File is sufficient, and this tip explains
what you can do to maintain most of Tiger's compatibility without having to upgrade to Tiger:
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) came on several versions of retail installer DVDs that look like . If you still need Tiger over Panther, but do not like Spotlight, here's some alternatives:
https://holdingsdeposit-slots-pf-win-android-real-money.peatix.com. http://www.devontechnologies.com/products/freeware/ - EasyFind
http://www.osxbytes.com/ - iFileX (note the MacUpdate link provided on osxbytes page has a Malware advertisement for MacKeeper, do not download).
There was a limited Media Exchange program
version of Tiger that came on similarly labelled CDs, which are hard to find but are useful for Macs that can't boot off internal DVD discs (since they didn't ship with a DVD drive, or obtaining a bootable DVD drive is difficult) or external DVD discs, but do have Firewire. https://coolsload826.weebly.com/aircube-mac-os.html. Those Macs include some of the PCI Graphics PowerMac G4, and the Blue and white G3 tower Macs.
10.4(.0), (April 29, 2005), 10.4.3 (October 31, 2005), 10.4.6 (April 3, 2006) were all retail releases that did not say Upgrade, Dropin, or OEM. Though Intel Macs which started shipping with 10.4.4, can't take any of those retail discs, and must use the installer disc that shipped with them, until 10.5 (Leopard)'s release, at which point, they could use either a retail Leopard release, or the disc that shipped with them, until new Macs started shipping again December 15, 2008. If upgrading to an Intel Mac from a G3, G4, or G5, be sure to read this tip on migrating data. Also as part of the Intel Mac releases 10.4.5 to 10.4.11 (note 10.4.0, 10.4.1 are both older than 10.4.5) came in both PowerPC and Intel releases. Look at Apple menu -> About This Mac to determine if you have a G3, G4, G5 (all are PowerPC), or an Intel Mac. You can't
use the updater of one on the other.
Below is a table of 10.4 updates. Combo updates can be used on any preceding version of 10.4. including the update it is going to as long as updates not included in the combo were not applied. Delta updates only on the immediate preceding version. Note which ones below are for PowerPC (PPC) and Intel. Do not install a PPC update on an Intel, or vice versa.
10.4.1 Delta | 10.4.2 Combo Delta | 10.4.3 Combo Delta | 10.4.4 Combo Delta | 10.4.5 PPC Combo PPC Delta Intel Macs | 10.4.6 PPC Combo* PPC Delta Combo for IntelIntel Delta | 10.4.7 PPC ComboPPC Delta Combo for IntelIntel Delta | 10.4.8 PPC ComboPPC Delta Combo for IntelIntel Delta | 10.4.9 PPC ComboPPC Delta Combo for IntelIntel Delta | 10.4.10 | 10.4.11 Combo IntelCombo PowerPC Delta PowerPCDelta Intel |
While Tiger's security updates are no longer maintained, you can download the latest ones made for it still from Apple's support knowledgebase.
Some Macs capable of having Tiger installed may benefit by having Leopard installed instead.
Read the tip below to find out if yours qualifies:
Also note, that iLife prebundled software started changing with Tiger. See this tip on what was prebundled and what wasn't:
Note also, Leopard removes Classic support, but not Mac OS X booting support for those that already had it.
See this tip to find out which Macs are able to boot into 10.5 and 9: